If you’re a fan of high performance, you’re probably eyeing the newly announced PS5 Pro. But is it worth investing in it, or should you build a gaming PC with similar hardware? Let’s find out!
The PS5 Pro was announced at around $700, a considerable price increase over the original PS5. It promises better performance, focusing on those who don’t want to compromise on both graphical quality and high frame rates. But can a PC with similar components deliver the same experience? And how much would it cost?
PS5 Pro Specifications
– Processor: 8-core AMD Zen 2 at 3.5GHz
– Graphics Card: 60 RDNA compute units (with Ray Tracing and AI acceleration)
– RAM: 16GB GDDR with 560GB/s bandwidth
– Price: $700
What about a PC with equivalent specs?
Let’s build a PC with components close to what the PS5 Pro offers:
– Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5500
– Graphics Card: RTX 4060 Ti (a balanced option between performance and price, with Ray Tracing)
– Memory: 16GB DDR4-3200
– Storage: 2TB SSD
– Power Supply: 700W
– Case: Basic, but functional
The cost of the PC compared to the PS5 Pro
Building this PC setup would cost around $1,000. Here at SP TECH SERVICES, we offer it for just $899.00 (LIMITED TIME OFFER). While it’s a bit more expensive than the PS5 Pro, the PC has its advantages, such as greater upgrade flexibility and a wider library of cheaper games (thanks to sales on digital stores like Steam and Epic Games).
And the performance?
In our tests, this PC ran games in 4K on Ultra settings, using Nvidia’s DLSS upscaling to maintain stable frame rates. For titles with Ray Tracing, like *Spider-Man: Miles Morales*, we managed to hit 60 FPS with the feature enabled, which is quite impressive. On the PS5 Pro, we still don’t know how well the new AI-based upscaling will perform, but the PC already shines with DLSS.
Is it worth it?
If you’re looking for a machine that offers more freedom, future upgrades, and isn’t tied to a single company’s ecosystem (like Sony), a PC might be the better choice. The PS5 Pro delivers a premium experience, but in the long run, a PC offers more customization options and savings on games.
Conclusion: building a PC with specs similar to the PS5 Pro isn’t much cheaper, but it offers advantages that might make the investment worthwhile!
